Full-time Headteacher

Job Description

The governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and dedicated person to lead our school community and continue to drive forward and improve the expectations of our children.

We are looking for:

• A practising Catholic with a strong faith and a deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school

• A person who values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential

• A proven track record of outstanding practice and achievement with high expectations of best practice in all areas of the school

• A leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the school community through excellent communications and interpersonal skills

• Some experience of school finance and budget setting would be an advantage

• Someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents, our parishes, Diocese and the wider community

We can offer:

• A happy working and learning environment

• The opportunity for working in partnership with St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

• A Good school that is striving to become Outstanding

• A full commitment to Continuing Professional Development for all staff. The Governing Body has a strong history of supporting the Headteacher in personal and professional development

• Support to improve the high standards of learning and achievement at our school

• Active membership of the Blackwater Partnership and a pioneer school in School Effectiveness Plus

  Visits to the school are strongly encouraged & warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office for an appointment on 01621 856698.

The start date will be September 2015.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 5^th May 2015 at 11am

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 5^th May 2015.

Interviews will be held on Monday 18^th May

Information about the School

We are a Federation of two schools, St. Joseph's, South Woodham Ferrers and St. Francis, Maldon. We are a forward-thinking Federation committed to high standards for all our children. The vast majority of our teachers are experienced and staff turn over is low. Our teachers provide support and challenge to develop independence in a safe, enjoyable and caring environment.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A disclosure and barring service certificate will be required for all posts. The post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our prevent duty.